COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY

Congratulations to Wayne State University Dean and Professor Sheryl Kubiak, named a 2023 Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Leader in Behavioral Health

For nearly 85 years, the Wayne State University School of Social Work has dedicated its mission to taking care of Detroit and the world. Dean and Professor Sheryl Kubiak has taken that mission and turned it into action. Her entire career has been committed to promoting fairness, justice, advocacy and activism through collaboration and education. In short, Dean Kubiak has dedicated her life’s work to helping communities — like our beloved Detroit — become their healthiest selves.

Wayne State University students are fortunate to learn from this strong leader in social change. Congratulations, Dean Kubiak.

School of Social Work

Sojourner Jones Hospital Liaison

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network

“Sojourner (Jones) has improved coordination between law enforcement, probate court and individuals we serve,” said Eric Doeh, president and CEO of Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.

“She consistently goes above and beyond to take them through every step of the process with compassion.”

Jones helps o cers responding to individuals dealing with behavioral health emergencies implement de-escalation techniques. She also supports crisis intervention teams and emergency room sta working with individuals needing inpatient care. She has processed more than 1,700 assisted outpatient treatment orders and works with more than 30 behavioral health organizations to ensure people get appropriate care.

Further, she collaborates with Wayne County Probate Court’s Behavioral Health Unit to secure follow-up care for more than 1,500 individuals needing inpatient psychiatric hospital services and ongoing treatment.